Ghana Electricity Access
Access to electricity as % of population EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS
Ghana's electricity access was 90.64% in 2025, ranked 160th globally. This represents a 1.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1993–2025.
Overview
Ghana's electricity access stood at 90.64% in 2025, a rise of +1.14pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 90.64% by 2025. Ghana ranked 160th globally.
Ghana’s electricity‑access rate has risen dramatically from a low of 30.60 % in 1993 to an all‑time peak of 90.64 % in 2025, placing the country at rank 160 globally. The trough of 30.37 % recorded in 1994 underscores how the expansion accelerated after the mid‑1990s, driven by substantial grid extensions and renewable‑energy incentives. Over the 32‑year coverage period, the share of households with electricity grew by roughly 60 percentage points, outpacing the modest gains of peers such as Micronesia, Federated States of (90.36 % in 2025) and approaching the levels of Eswatini (90.16 %). The steep upward trajectory reflects both public investment and private sector participation, yet gaps remain in rural connectivity and reliability. Continued diversification of generation sources, coupled with targeted rural electrification programs, will be crucial to sustain the upward trend and push Ghana closer to universal access in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Electricity Access | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 91.81% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 90.64% | - | - |
| 2025 | 90.64% | +1.14pp | #160 |
| 2023 | 89.50% | +4.40pp | #160 |
| 2022 | 85.10% | −1.20pp | #165 |
| 2021 | 86.30% | +0.90pp | #162 |
| 2020 | 85.40% | +1.90pp | #164 |
| 2019 | 83.50% | +3.10pp | #163 |
| 2018 | 80.40% | +1.40pp | #164 |
| 2017 | 79.00% | −0.30pp | #164 |
| 2016 | 79.30% | +5.30pp | #160 |
| 2015 | 74.00% | −4.30pp | #161 |
| 2014 | 78.30% | +7.60pp | #160 |
| 2013 | 70.70% | +14.20pp | #161 |
| 2012 | 56.50% | −7.60pp | #166 |
| 2011 | 64.10% | −0.10pp | #163 |
| 2010 | 64.20% | +3.10pp | #162 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Ghana matched the Currency Crisis Pattern pattern in 2023. Historically, 27% of countries showing this pattern (35 out of 128) saw electricity access improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Ghana's electricity access was 90.64% in 2025. Ranked 160th globally. This represents a 1.3% increase from the previous year.
Ghana's electricity access peaked at 90.64% in 2025.
The lowest electricity access in Ghana was 30.37% in 1994.
Ghana ranks 160th globally in electricity access as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Ghana's electricity access is projected to reach 90.64% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The electricity access of Ghana in 2025 was 90.64%. This ranks 160th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_ghana_electricity-access,
title = {Ghana Electricity Access},
url = {https://historysaid.com/ghana/electricity-access/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}